I heard no sound next door. Gao Lan laughed loudly and said: "General Yu. Gao is just a hypothesis. Don't think too much. Tell you the truth. In Gao's opinion. Our army has no chance of winning. So. After Gao sees the lord. I persuaded him to surrender to Liu Xin to protect his wife. But the lord refused to listen..."
"No wonder. No wonder." Over there. Yu Yi suddenly realized. Repeatedly said. "It turns out that Yu was hurt by you."
Gao Lan asked incomprehensibly, "Why did General Ku suffer from Gao's harm?"
Yu Yi smiled bitterly and said: "Yu persuades the lord to make peace with Liu Xin. Isn't it the same as General Gao's proposal? How can the lord not get angry with him."
Gao Lan waved his hand. Said: "What is the same as the same thing. The difference between tomorrow and tomorrow."
Yu Yi sighed. Said: "Now it's too late to talk about anything. You and I will stay here just a few minutes away. When the Lord's army is defeated. I will think of your kind words again. Let you and me go out."
Gao Lan shook his head and said, "If you and I want to get out of this cell alive, I can only hope that the lord will win. At that time, he was happy. Maybe he will let you and me go. It's just in Gaomou's opinion. Hope is slim. "
The righteousness of Nü comes from a high regard. See Gao Lan disagrees with him. I couldn't help saying: "General Gao's opinion. Yumou can't agree. You and I can bet once."
Gao Lan smiled and said: "Why don't you dare. Whoever loses will promise to deal with one thing."
Yu Yi said loudly: "Okay. One word is for sure. You and I will give you a high-five."
Both of them are of professional background. Outstanding temperament. Wait for Yu Yi's words to finish. They stretched out their palms together. Only then did I remember that there was a wall between them. Could not help laughing in unison. The palms of both hands were slapped heavily on the wall. It shook the whole cell "buzzing". The jailers were so shocked that their faces were all faceless. Like an enemy. Fortunately, only this time later. Gao Lan and Yu Yi no longer move. The jail returned to peace.
But it was said that Liu Xin had left the military station outside the city of Minni. All the way to the east. Changing horses does not change people. Only rest for one or two hours a day. It can be described as both day and night. Finally, I saw the majestic Chang'an City in the early morning of the third day. Battle reports are also frequent along the way.
Cao Cao learned of the fall of Puyang City. Sure enough, the offensive against Hulao Pass was strengthened. Waves of Cao Jun soldiers rushed to Guancheng frantically, stepping on the bodies of their companions. Then more corpses were dropped. But no one flinched. Offensive for a whole day. More than 30,000 lively lives disappeared in Hulao Pass. The guards of the Han army also suffered heavy casualties. More than 7,000 people were killed in the battle. Numerous wounded.
however. After nightfall. Cao Jun's offensive stopped suddenly. Since Cao Cao led the attack on Hulao Pass. This is the first time that you can't hear the killing. There is often a brief silence before the storm. Wen Pin didn't dare to be careless. Even the armor was not removed. Just sleep on the head of the city. Prepare for the next more fierce attack by Cao Jun.
After dawn. The Han soldiers who watched nervously all night suddenly noticed. There was no movement at the Cao Jun barracks in Hulao. Wen Pin was worried that Cao Cao would trick him. Two soldiers were sent down from the top of the city in a hanging basket. Go into Cao Junying Village to find out. In a short while. The two soldiers rushed back. Yelled from the city: "General Qi. The enemy has retreated."
There was a burst of cheers on the head of Hulao Pass. This offensive and defensive battle was fought too hard. The 10,000 soldiers of the Fourth Corps who were originally responsible for guarding the customs almost lost their casualties. Almost all soldiers on the front of the city are soldiers from the Corps of Engineers. And the 30,000 people who were transferred back then. There are no more than 10,000 people who can still shoot and release arrows. If Cao Jun continues to attack. Support up to two days. Hulao Pass is about to fall.
Although Cao Jun retreated. Wen Pin didn't dare to be careless. Organize soldiers to repair the city wall. One side sent someone out to gather the corpse. Be buried. He himself wore armor. Lead a cavalry of hundreds of men. Out of Hulao Pass to the east. Has been searching for twenty miles. Only then was he convinced that Cao Jun had really retired. Hurry up and get someone to report to Chang'an.
On the other side of the battlefield. Because Zhang Liao and Gao Shun captured Gengyang City. Greatly compressed the space for activities of the Xianbei cavalry. Kuitou simply hid in Taiyuan City. Gao Gan serves good wine and meat every day. Also accompanied by Han Chinese beauties. He was also happy and relaxed.
Kuitou was in order to consolidate his position in Xianbei sweating profusely. Almost the power of the whole family. Gathered 300,000 cavalrymen wanting to drink horses in the Central Plains. But I didn't expect to suffer a blow. 120,000 people have been lost in just half a month. All three leaders of Xianbei in Liaodong died here. His two younger brothers, Fu Luohan and Bu Du Keun, were also injured.
right now. Except for the 20,000 Xianbei cavalry who had risen from far away, they still gathered on Danhan Mountain and failed to go south. Kuitou's men still have 160,000 troops. This is definitely a force that cannot be underestimated. It's just that the high-ranking cadres resolutely did not allow so many people to enter Taiyuan City. As a result, more than 100,000 people were stationed outside Taiyuan. The people in the surrounding counties all suffered. The Xianbei cavalry looted. I don't know how many people die every day.
Because Zhang Liao has already occupied Gengyang City. Controlling the main throat going south from Taiyuan. Every day, countless refugees drag their families and pass by. And tearfully accused the atrocities of the Xianbei people. Zhang Liao felt angry. A bold decision was made immediately. . Counterattack Taiyuan.
Received this battle report. Liu Xin couldn't help but startled. He is very clear. Do not count the troops lost in combat during this period. Zhang Liao has only 50,000 people under his command. Among them, forty thousand are infantry. If it is guarded by the city. The problem is naturally not big. But if you take the initiative. Then the one who will kill you. It's still unclear.
Thought of this. Liu Xin raised his horse whip. He shouted in a deep voice: "Quick. Enter the city."
Chang'an City continues the habit of Xiangyang City. Unless encounter an enemy attack. Otherwise, the gates of the outer city will not be closed. Recently, however, soldiers and horses have been mobilized frequently. Everyone knows that the land of Guandong is full of smoke. The Chang'an Market, which was not originally very lively, has become even more sluggish.
The impact of war is not only reflected in direct destruction. More is the psychological impact on people. As the saying goes. She would rather be a Taiping dog. Don't be a troubled world. Ordinary people are panicked when they hear of the war. Even business is cautious. The market has naturally become depressed.
but. The empty streets made it easy for Liu Xin and his party to go on horseback. Thousands of war horses roared past. The people on both sides of the street did not dare to open the door. But one after another looked out through the crack of the door. Until I could see the "Chinese" character on the banner of the team. Just let go of my heart slightly. But immediately began to worry again. Is there another big war happening somewhere
It is not yet time for the inner city to open. But the city gate suddenly opened. Dozens of people rushed out at once. Headed by Jushou and Tianfeng. See Liu Xin and his party. Everyone hurriedly clawed their hands on the side of the road. They said in unison: "Welcome your majesty."
Liu Xin got off his horse. Waved. Said: "The princes are exempted. Let's go in and elaborate. The father and you. But there is Liu Xie's whereabouts."
Jushou looked around. He folded his hands and said: "His Majesty Enlightenment. Weichen is about to report the matter to His Majesty. Please also move your Majesty."
Liu Xin grabbed her heart. Throw down the whip. Turning around and saying: "Cer. You arrange for the soldiers to go to the barracks to rest. Take them to Hulao Pass in the afternoon."
Sun Ce promised. Leading the five thousand cavalry to leave in a hurry. Only then did Jushou lead Liu Xin into a quiet room. Frowning and said: "Your Majesty. Liu Xie is dead."
Liu Xin originally thought that Liu Xie took advantage of the chaos to escape. Flow into the private sector. Now the Han Dynasty. The power of the noble family is still very strong. These people have different minds. It is inevitable that some people will use Liu Xie's name to get up. Even if they can't find Liu Xie. It is also very likely that a teenager can be brought out to pretend to be Liu Xie's descendants. As long as you don't know the whereabouts of Liu Xie. Things will never end.
It was unexpected to Liu Xin. The news from Jushou turned out to be that Liu Xie was dead. Then don't worry anymore. After all, the pseudo-emperor Liu Biao is one step farther away. The appeal is far inferior to Liu Xie. But Liu Xin soon questioned again. Shen Sheng asked: "Gongyou. Tell me the truth. How did Liu Xie die?"
When He Lian expressed her support for Liu Xin. One condition was mentioned. That is, I hope Liu Xin can save Liu Xie's life. Although Liu Xie's mother Wang Meiren was killed by He Lian. And if it is not for the Queen Mother Dong to maintain it in every way. Liu Xie will definitely be attacked by He Lian. It's just a big change. He Lian's mood has undergone many changes. There is no more jealousy. There is no hate. She wanted more but to leave a blood for Liu Hong.
On the issue of dealing with Liu Xie. Liu Xin also prepared many other methods. It is not necessary to kill him. For example, he can be abolished as a common man in the name of taking the throne by his brother. You can also make him have no future through secret methods. After a hundred years, there is naturally no threat. Of course. A living Liu Xie is always more troublesome than a dead Liu Xie. But the key lies in how Liu Xie died.
Liu Xin didn't believe that Liu Association died like this for no reason. There must be something tricky in it. Perhaps it was the hand of Jushou and others. That's why Liu Xin asked this question.
Jushou suddenly lowered his head. He sighed: "That day Xun You and Chen Qun hijacked Liu Xie to flee Puyang. They went to Dong'e. But unexpectedly, Dong'e County had been captured by Tai Shi Ci. Tai Shi Ci received Wei Yan's notification. Let the soldiers change into Cao Jun's suits. . Introduce Xun You and others into the city."
Liu Xin nodded. Said: "I know all of these. You just said how Liu Xie died."
Ju gave a hand. He said: "Xun You entered the county office alone. He was captured on the spot. But Chen Qun, who was guarding the door, saw that the general situation was gone. He was so frenzied and ordered his soldiers to stabbing Liu Xie to death in the car..."
"Wait." Liu Xin raised his hand. Asked. "You mean Liu Xie died at the hands of Cao Jun."
Jushou said: "Yes. Although Chen Qun is unwilling to plead guilty to death. But his soldiers have already confessed. And this matter was witnessed by the former minister Kong Rong."